France. Napoléon III. 5 Francs 1867/1869 (4 munten) (No reserve price)
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Four French 5 franc coins from Napoleon III of the Second Empire, dated 1867, 1868 and 1869, each 900/1000 silver, 25 g and 37 mm, obverse featuring the laureate bust of Napoleon III with the inscription NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR and reverse showing the crowned imperial shield with 5 F and EMPIRE FRANÇAIS, sold as a lot with circulation wear, surface scratches and varying patina and not certified.
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France – Napoleon III – 4 × 5 francs 1867–1869 – laureate head – Silver .900
Lot of four French silver 5-franc coins from the Second Empire, minted under Napoleon III.
The obverse shows the portrait of Napoleon III with a laurel wreath, surrounded by the inscription ‘NAPOLEON III EMPEROR’. The reverse shows the crowned imperial shield on a mantle, with the denomination 5 F, the year and the inscription ‘EMPIRE FRANÇAIS’.
The design is by Désiré-Albert Barre.
Composition:
* 1 × 5 francs 1867
* 1 × 5 francs 1868
* 2 × 5 francs 1869
Specifications:
* Country: France
* Monarch: Napoleon III
* Type: laureate head — head with laurel wreath
* Quantity: 4 coins
* Silver content: 900/1000
* Catalogue weight: 25 grams per coin
* Diameter: 37 mm
* Theoretical total weight before wear: 100 grams
* Theoretical fine-silver weight before wear: 90 grams
The coins show circulation wear, surface scratches, and variations in patina. One specimen has a pronounced dark discoloration with lighter relief details. The years are readable on all four coins.
You will receive the four pictured coins. View the photos for the individual condition and details.
France – Napoleon III – 4 × 5 francs 1867–1869 – laureate head – Silver .900
Lot of four French silver 5-franc coins from the Second Empire, minted under Napoleon III.
The obverse shows the portrait of Napoleon III with a laurel wreath, surrounded by the inscription ‘NAPOLEON III EMPEROR’. The reverse shows the crowned imperial shield on a mantle, with the denomination 5 F, the year and the inscription ‘EMPIRE FRANÇAIS’.
The design is by Désiré-Albert Barre.
Composition:
* 1 × 5 francs 1867
* 1 × 5 francs 1868
* 2 × 5 francs 1869
Specifications:
* Country: France
* Monarch: Napoleon III
* Type: laureate head — head with laurel wreath
* Quantity: 4 coins
* Silver content: 900/1000
* Catalogue weight: 25 grams per coin
* Diameter: 37 mm
* Theoretical total weight before wear: 100 grams
* Theoretical fine-silver weight before wear: 90 grams
The coins show circulation wear, surface scratches, and variations in patina. One specimen has a pronounced dark discoloration with lighter relief details. The years are readable on all four coins.
You will receive the four pictured coins. View the photos for the individual condition and details.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
1867/1869 (4 munten)
Ruler
Napoléon III
Denomination
5 Francs
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
4
Theme
Royalty
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